Chapter 8 - Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training Flashcards
What does FIITE stand for?
Frequency/Intensity/Time/Type/Enjoyment
Talk Test Method
An informal method used to gauge exercise training intensity.
Zone 1
heart rate training zone builds aerobic base and aids in recovery
Zone 2
heart rate training zone increases endurance and trains the anaerobic threshold
Zone 3
heart rate training zone builds high-end work capacity
Which of the following can help personal trainers monitor client intensities?
A) VO2 Max
B) Talk Test
C) RPE 18
D) HRR
Answer: B - Talk Test
What are the warm-up steps for a Stabilization-level client?
SMR, static stretching, 5-10 minutes light cardio
What are the warm-up steps for a Strength-level client?
SMR, active-isolated stretching, 5-10 minutes light cardio
What are the warm-up steps for a Power-level client?
SMR, 3-10 dynamic stretches
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training?
General health: daily, for small quantities of time, at moderate intensity — To improve fitness: 3 - 5 days per week, at high intensity
The level of demand that activity places on the body
Intensity
What uses the Borg scale to rate how hard one is training?
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
Stage II intervals should have what work: rest ratio?
Start with 1:3, progress to 1:2 and eventually 1:1